Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor Geography of Energy

About the role

The Department of Geography in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor whose research advances energy and human‑environmental geography. The position supports B.S. degree programs in Geography and Geographic Information Science and Technology, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Geography, the online Master’s of Geoscience program, B.S. degrees in the college‑level Environmental Programs, and a graduate certificate in Geospatial Intelligence. This is a nine‑month full‑time annual appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the geographies of energy demand, production, or transitions within changing environmental, economic, or geopolitical contexts.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Geography, Geographic Information Science and Technology, and related fields.
• Supervise graduate students, including M.S. and Ph.D. candidates.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and committees.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geography or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research with a record of scholarly publications.
• Experience in, or demonstrated potential for, securing external research funding.

Application Materials

To apply, submit a cover letter, a complete CV, a personal statement (philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, ≤ 2 pages), and the names and contacts of three references via the online application portal. Informal inquiries may be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. David Cairns, at cairns@tamu.edu. Initial review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.